Love cakes with ricotta, dark chocolate & pomegranate – sweet, sensual & seductive
This little tart is a dessert full of emotion—creamy, chocolatey, and with a touch of the exotic. Ricotta, dark chocolate, and allspice blend into a delicate, instantly mysterious filling, resting on a crispy sponge finger base. Fruity pomegranate seeds add a fresh kick—and that special something to your plate. Whether for Valentine's Day, as a sweet surprise in between meals, or as the crowning conclusion to a romantic dinner: this love tart speaks directly from the heart.

Zutaten:
Floor:
- 55 g ladyfingers
- 40 g butter
Filling:
- 50 g dark chocolate
- 125 g ricotta
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of allspice
- 1⁄2 tsp organic orange zest
- 1 tsp powdered sugar
Decoration:
4 tbsp pomegranate seeds
Preparation: 40 minutes
Cooling time: 3 hours
Here’s how to prepare it:
Place the sponge fingers in a freezer bag and crush them with your hands or a rolling pin. Melt the butter in a saucepan and mix with the breadcrumbs. Divide the mixture among the dessert rings and press down firmly with the stamper.
Cut the chocolate into small pieces and melt it over a water bath.
Whisk the ricotta with salt, allspice, orange zest, and powdered sugar until smooth. Finally, stir in the melted chocolate and spread it on the dessert rings. Refrigerate for 3 hours.
Loosen the ring with a long knife dipped in hot water and carefully lift it off. Sprinkle each tart with 1 tablespoon of pomegranate seeds.
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The content of this article is from the book:
Luise Lilienthal
Tiny snack and dessert cakes
ISBN: 978-3-572-08148-6 € 12.99 [D] | € 13.40 [A] | CHF 18.90
Publisher: Bassermann Inspiration
Stunningly delicious and made with love: These tiny cakes are perfect for dessert, the most beautiful gift for any occasion, and unbeatable for a delicious snack. All you need are dessert rings, a refrigerator, and a few tricks to create these little masterpieces. This book shows you how.